Typically, serum or plasma glucose levels are measured on venous blood samples.Suppose an arterial sample is used to measure the glucose level for a particular patient.Why should the use of an arterial sample for this patient's glucose be noted on the patient's laboratory report?

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Arterial blood is the source for nutrients, such as glucose, for the body.Arterial glucose levels are normally higher than venous glucose levels.This notation on the patient's laboratory report notifies the physician that they should not base a decision on the published normal reference ranges on the laboratory report.

Typically, Serum or Plasma Glucose Levels Are Measured on Venous